Morning all,
Been to gym, done the 7k run an worn my body out. I had an interesting conversation with the receptionist there yesterday about the state of my membership. Now according to me it should run out about the 25th July. According to her it ran out on 25th May. Excuse me, then why does my card still work? It seems that few people pay for a year up front now and she doesn't seem to realise that type of membership is what I have. Apparently most people pay by the month or arrange a direct debit with the bank to have the membership paid. Even if you want to leave you are supposed to give a months notice. Well there ain't much like that in my contract. Not that the contract is worth the paper it is written on. She told me I had paid for a months freeze after I had signed up for the new year and I also said that I had applied for and paid for a three month freeze while I was overseas and at Groote Island. But there appears to be no record of this. I haven't had a letter or a call that my membership has ceased and so I will just continue until things don't work any more or I go back to Jakarta, which ever comes first.

Rennie - sorry to hear you are flat on your back again. Get better soon.

Pattie - good news for Blackie. Get back into the swing of exercise with bootcamp - ouch. Good to hear from you.

Mel - geez that chicken/ turkey recipe looks good. I must have a go at that.

Ceejay - perhaps you need to take the fluid tablets for a period of time. I find that one won't do it. I need to take them very regularly. Otherwise I might be 5k heavier than I am now.

Happy - you are not have the greatest year are you? Cars, phones, pools, glasses, cats to vet, job woes. Hope things improve soon.
As for the claim of Alzheimer link to obesity. Well it seems to me that they can claim whatever they feel like claiming. There doesn't seem to have to be any scientific proof with some of the claims. Someone just has an idea and runs with it. My Mum was Alzheimer, she wasn't skinny but she weighed a lot less than me. It's about as much good as saying that you shouldn't cross your eyes because if the wind changes, they will stay that way. Bulls***.

Had a nice dinner last night. Tim cooked up pork in plum sauce which we had with rice. We also had mini pizza to start and that had sundried tomato, garlic, eggplant, mushrooms and parmesan cheese on it. Desert was something else, I forget, but it had berries soaked in something, crushed gingernuts, cream and shaved chocolate. It was forgetable unfortunately, but then I am not a dessert person anyway.

Now I guess I better go get going on the day. See ya

afternoon ladies
Back from a short trip to Paragould. Back to the grind tomorrow, Ugh.

Shad
I do take a bp med that has a fluid med in this but I'm not sure the dosing is correct.

Happy
I'm not sure of the correlation between obesity and Al's disease. At one tiime Al's disease was due to aluminum cans. I'm still thinking that most of our diseases are heriditary.

Mel
Another good recipe. Shame on Bala for not calling.

Reenie
Hope your back is feeling better.

Hello to the rest. :wave:

SHAD....DESSERT SOUNDED GOOD NO MATTER WHAT IT WAS. :rofl: THE GYM CARD IS TOO FUNNY. IT WILL PROBABLY RUN OUT IN JULY LIKE YOU SAID NO MATTER WHAT THE GIRL KNOWS! DID THEY REPLACE THE TRAINER? I WAS THINKING OF YOU WHEN I SAW A PROGRAM ON TV CALLED WORKOUT....ABOUT A GYM FILLED WITH IDIOT TRAINERS. LOTS OF DRAMA OF COURSE FOR A "REAL LIFE" TV PROGRAM. WONDER WITH ALL THEIR EGOS DID THEY REALIZE WHAT DOPES THEY LOOKED LIKE WHEN THE PROGRAM WAS AIRED! YOU WOULD HAVE THEM STRAIGHTENED OUT IN NO TIME.

CEEJAY.... :welcome: HOME!! HOPE THE WEEKEND TRIP WENT WELL.


HAPPY~ I HAD A LAUGH NOW I READ YOUR POST...WHEN I WOKE YESTERDAY, I TURNED ON THE TV TO SEE WHAT TIME IT WAS AND GET THE WEATHER. FIRST THING I HEAR IS OBESITY AND ALZHEIMERS!!! I SAID WTF AND TURNED IT OFF AND ROLLED OVER FOR 1/2 HOUR!!!
I DIDN'T WANT TO HEAR IT EITHER!! :tantrum:
AND BESIDES...I THOUGHT I REMEMBER HEARING IT WAS BAD WITH SKINNY PEOPLE NOT THAT LONG AGO!!!!
TOO BAD ABOUT THE MOVIE AND DINNER!! THANKS FOR THE CALL. I WAS SURPRISED NO ALARMS OR DOORBELLS WENT OFF WHILE WE CHATTED. NOW WE ARE GOOD TO GO FOR ANOTHER FEW MONTHS :rofl: TELL DH NEXT TIME HE GETS TO EAT A PROPER DINNER BEFORE THE CALL:lol3:

FUNNY BUT AFTER HAPPY AND I HUNG UP, I WAS GOING TO TAKE A SHOWER AND THE DOORBELL RANG. IT WAS THE MAYOR...MELODY WILL YOU COME DOWN WITH THE KEY OR SHOULD I COME UP...THE A/C IS NOT WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM! SOMEONE FROM MAINTENANCE HAD RESET IT TO 82 DEGREES AND OF COURSE IT WASN'T COMING ON. :faint: SO THE SENIORS GOT THE A/C TO WATCH THEIR MOVIE "CHARADE" AND HE GOT AN EARFULL FROM ME!! TIRED OF THE GAME PLAYING GOING ON. AND I LEFT A SCATHING MESSAGE ON THE OFFICE ANS. SYSTEM. OF COURSE WHETHER OR NOT ANYTHING GETS DONE ABOUT IT IS ANOTHER STORY.
SINCE 5:30 I HAVE BEEN CHECKING THE A/C AND ENDED UP RESETTING IT. I THINK IT'S OK NOW. LEFT ANOTHER MESSAGE "HANDS OFF THE CONTROL BOX" AND HERE I SIT. THE SYSTEM IS 25 YRS OLD, BELT-DRIVEN, AND HAS A NEWISH COMPUTER CONTROL PANEL/THERMOSTAT.
IT USUALLY WORKS FINE WHEN EVERYONE LEAVES IT ALONE! :rollpin: SO ALL THIS TOOK FROM 8 TO 10 LAST NIGHT BECAUSE HE DECIDED TO CHAT AND SEE SOME OF THE MOVIE TOO! I FORGOT I DIDN'T EAT DINNER, CAME UP STARVING, ATE AND WENT TO BED. I THINK DINNER IS JUST NOW GETTING DIGESTED! :rofl:
GOING TO BE A SLUGGISH DAY. DREARY OUTSIDE, I AM TIRED AND MAYBE I'LL JUST WATCH OLD MOVIES TOO!!
HAPPY MONDAY :moped:

Hi ladies -

I was feeling a bit under the weather this weekend. Nothing specific...just worn out and exhausted. So I rested as much as I could. I'm doing a little better today and have a busy day ahead. I'll check in later to do personals.

Love and hugs to all,

Good morning chicks,

Enjoyed chatting with you yesterday Mel. We both decided there's a whole lotta crap going on in the world :rofl: Cripes woman - living in a building with all those seniors, I'm hot, I'm not, turn that up, turn that down - no wonder the darn thing doesn't work :lol: Guess you have to put one of those locked plexiglass boxes on the thermostat like we have at work.

Ceejay - as far as the Alzheimer's goes - or at least this latest study, they tested people's brains and those who were obese had way less of some substance than people of normal weight. Then again, if I think about it, if they were able to test their brains, that meant they were dead so they probably had bigger issues to worry about, wouldn't you think? :lol:

Shad - I had the same issue with the gym membership. It does get confusing when you put a freeze on months or get a few bonus months when you sign up. You don't realize you need an accounting degree to keep track of all of that when you sign up and then when you need it, you can't remember what went on :dizzy: - all you know is that you feel you got cheated out of something you paid for.

Yes, we have had a bumpy year this time. Trying hard not to dwell on it - sort of chalking it up to the old - things happen - scenario. At this point I tell myself things could be much worse and not to fret over it. :^:

Better get a move on here and go make my 50 centavos for the day - it sure does feel like it's going to be a sluggish day. Still looking for that magic potion that will have me bounding out of bed all cheery and full of energy :dance:

Happy Monday everybody... :wave:

Rest up Michelle - hope you feel better as the day wears on :hug:

Happy Monday Ladies........

The weekend was much fun. Had several margaritas, but maintained throughout the day. The couple received really nice gifts.

My windshield wipers quit on me about 50 miles from home. That was a real journey in the rain. Thank God I had Rainex on my windshield. Once again, thank you Jesus, amen.

MEL...you must be a saint to work with all the seniors. So much complaining you put up with. Take a hot bubbly bath with candles lit.

Rennie....Ouch, hope your shoulder feels better.

Ceejay...it's all water weight...

Happy...I do not miss my swimming pool. May the water Gods be with you.

Shad...loved the cat story. You are so entertaining.

Michelle...Feel better, Oh Exercise Goddess.

Hello 1-day

Hi to everyone.

Love and Hugs

Hello ladies! Been feeling out of it for a little while. Was pretty stressed over money issues, but have come around to just dealing with it. I am going to tell you all the price of gas is killing us...esp with DH having to drive 70mi round trip to work. But there are things I can't change, then there are things I CAN. So that is what we are working on.

Not sure what to do for today...went out Saturday to watch DH's softball game, then felt like I had to recover all weekend. Went to church yesterday, but ended up in the basement because I was feeling light headed...just need to drink more water before hand. Came home and DH let me nap all afternoon, but then had a rough night and felt like i barely slept. Not up for much, may try taking the kiddies to the pool, but I have to get a few loads of laundry done.

After Dh gets home we will be pulling out the camping gear and making sure it is all good to go for next week. Well, need to be going, have to make some lemonaide...tastes better than water. LOL

Annie
Shoulder is feeling better, thanks.

Cee
I am feeling back to normal now, thanks

Had a nice weekend. We went to the camp grounds and played euchre. Then, we did a 14 hour day at the soup kitchen. Had tons of fun. Back to the normal of scrubbing ceilings and walls lol.

Happy Monday afternoon (or evening or Tuesday morning)...

Patty - I'm so glad to hear that Blackie is doing better. I think I can learn from him to eat smaller meals throughout the day and eat S-L-O-W-L-Y. I hope the bootcamp is going well. I wish my gym would offer something like that. Even a 1 day or 1/2 day long bootcamp would be awesome!

Mel - you must have the patience of a saint to take care of all that you do. :hug:

Rennie - Back injuries are AWFUL. I hope you're doing better today.

CeeJay - You're having back pain too? I hope it's not contagious! :lol: Hang in there. I hope you had a good time in Paragould.

Happy - I hope things work out with your pool liner replacement. Good for you for getting a bargain on your glasses! I think I will try Costco the next time I need glasses. Your kitty may be mad at you now, but she'll feel much better for all this work. We did have a nice weekend with DMIL. It was a fairly quiet weekend though...lots of rest and relaxation, which is what both she and I needed. DMIL is here until mid to late July.

Shad - Sorry that you had to miss your friend Chris' b'day party. I hope your dinner at the other Chris' house was nice. That's too bad that your body balance class is no more. We pay good $$ for gym memberships and they should offer classes when we can attend them. Since summer attendance is down at my gym, they have revised their class schedule to put some classes on hiatus until fall and to move others to 5:15 pm. 5:15? I work 30 minutes away - there's no way I can get there for a 5:15 class. From what I've heard not many people are able to show up for the 5:15 classes. Oh well, it's only for a couple more months, then my favorite classes will return at their normal time. Yay! It is good that you can find solace from your demanding kitty at the gym. :rofl: Sounds like your gym is hassling you from all angles. But at least you're still getting your work outs in. I totally agree....keep going until the card doesn't work anymore.

Annie - I'm glad you had a fun weekend!

Ellen - I, too, am stressed out about finances and wondering if I or my DH should take a second job. Not fun. Oh well, I can't worry about it...too much work to think about.

I'm feeling better as the day goes on. Still a big project looming over me that's due tomorrow. I've got a meeting in 15 minutes to clarify some of the requirements that weren't clear - everyone was on vacation last week. No pressure though, just due tomorrow by end of day. :yikes:

Take care, ladies!

Grilled Tarragon Dijon Chicken


Grill this flavorful chicken for a fabulous summer main dish.

Serving: 4
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes





1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoons dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 chicken thighs, skinned

garnish: lime slices





1. Combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, tarragon and pepper in shallow dish. Add chicken. Cover and chill for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

2. Remove chicken from marinade. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Top with lime slices, if desired.




Based on individual serving.
Calories: 260
Total Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Protein: 28 g

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Morning all,

Slept in this morning - forgot to set the alarm and being a creature of the light, never woke until dawn arrived. Not to worry we have now passed the longest night and life will get lighter from now on. We are having a very cold spell at the moment. Yesterday morning temp was only 7 and today is predicted to be even less, however the sun makes up for it when it finally arrives and the days are just delightful.
Surprise, surprise - the man from the gym rang yesterday to apologise for the mix up in the gym on Saturday and what could the club do to make up for it. No surprise that I had a few whinges to regale him with including some of the lack of professionalism associated with the club. He sounded like he was 16 years old, but if he is in charge, as far as I am concerned he is well old enough to hear and deal with the truth. He tells me it is hard to recruit and keep body balance trainers for some reason at the club. Not suprising at all really since body balance is the first class to be put off if you can find something else to put in there - like a train the trainer session, a Lions club breakfast and/ or a problem with the lighting despite the fact that the Body Combat class earlier went ahead.
If we were not able to source a Body Balance trainer would you be interested in a pilates class? Prefer a Yoga class, don't know that I would appreciate a full hour of pilates. Anyway, I thanked him for ringing and then called the floor man and spent a small fortune agreeing to have a new floor. Part of the new floor goes down in 3 weeks time and then the next part in August and the final bit will not be until after Christmas at least since I still have to figure whether I want to extend those two bedrooms or not and whether or night I can get a builder to do it.
Cat is slowly coming round to the theory that cats eat meat and biscuits and humans eat icecream and fish soup but it is a long haul job. Right now she is deciding that it is all to cold to go outside and what she can do to prevent that happening. She also thinks she is a camel who doesn't have to go.

Ceejay - if you are retaining fluid constantly then that tablet is not doing it's job. Maybe you need to take the other tablet a little more frequently. Getting old ain't for sissies is it?

Rennie - good to hear you are back and doing okay. Sounds like a fun weekend.

Mel - I think the one thing that annoys me about the gym, more than any other thing is the fact that you go to these classes and they TURN this horrid music up. (Actually body balance has some quite nice music) and then the instructor must scream over the top of this noise and can scarcely speak at the end of the class. To someone who is partially deaf anyway, this is a big problem. I try to stand in front of the speakers so I don't get the worst of it, but it is still hard. Anyway, I am going to try out a pump class this morning at 9.30 so think of me about then.

Michelle - sorry to hear you haven't been feeling too bright this weekend. Hope it passes soon. I fully agree about these 5.15 classes. What the h*ll! Don't they realise that most people work until 5 or 5.30 and not everyone works next door to the gym. Good luck with the project

Annie - glad you have had a good weekend. Does one good to let steam off once in a while.

Ellen - sounds like you are on the up again. How far along are you now?

Happy - So you and Mel have been setting the world to rights again. Okay - but I'll have you know that you haven't done much for the price of petrol over here. Still horribly high and it was interesting to not that things were extremely quiet over the weekend at the local service stations (now there is an oxymoron - there is no service) because of the high price of petrol over the weekend. The roads were quiet as well and even the hoons were not in evidence. I guess one can be thankful for some small mercies.

Okay I'm off. If I am to check out the pump class, I had better do some work now. I have a huge amount of work to do if I want this floor laid in 3 weeks and again in a couple of months.

Shad
I am making up for my wonderful weekend lol. I had to do all the work around here today that I didn't get done because I wasn't home this weekend.

di
I was lucky this time. It was gone by morning. Sometimes it can last for weeks. Still have no idea why it happened, I have done this kind of thing all my life. Guess sometimes it just happens.

MICHELLE...HOPE YOU FEEL MUCH BETTER BY NOW :hug:
GOOD LUCK WITH THE PROJECT. I HAVE PATIENCE BUT AM A FAR CRY AWAY FROM A SAINT :rofl: :rofl:

HAPPY....WHEN YOU FIND THAT MAGIC POTION...SAVE ME SOME. YOU COULD MAKE A FORTUNE OFF OF IT!! IN FACE, EARLY RETIREMENT :dance: AND....WE ALREADY HAVE A BOX OVER THE THERMOSTAT :rofl: :rofl:

ANNIE.... :yikes: NO WIPERS?!?!?! GOOD TO KNOW YOU ARE HOME SAFE AND SOUND!! I CAN'T DO BUBBLE BATHS ANYMORE BUT TOOK A LONG SHOWER WITH LEMON BODY WASH AND GOT INTO SNUGGLY PJ'S!! COULD HAVE USED ONE OF YOUR DRINKS THO!!

RENNIE...GOOD TO HEAR YOU ARE UP AND ABOUT.

SHAD.....HOPE THE PUMP CLASS WENT WELL. IT'S A SHAME ABOUT THE TRAINERS REALLY. I NEVER UNDERTOOD JUST WHY THE MUSIC HAS TO BE SO LOUD ANYWAY. IT'S ONE THING TO GET PEOPLE PSYCHED AND ANOTHER THING TO DEAFEN THEM!! :tantrum: STAY WARM MY SOUTHERN FRIEND!! AND KITTY TOO!! :rofl:

:cofdate: I CANCELLED THE FOOD SHOPPING. THE DULCOLAX HAS DECIDED TO WORK MUCH BETTER THE DAY AFTER I TOOK IT :faint:
YESTERDAY I SPENT TIME SORTING THRU MY WINTER CLOTHES. TOO MANY PANTS LOOKED RAGGEDY SO OUT THEY WENT. I HAVE TO REMEMBER TO BUY ONE OR TWO MORE. O LOOKED LAST YEAR BUT LANDSEND TOLD ME THEY STOPPED CARRYING THEM. OF COURSE THEY DID...THEY WERE MY FAVORITES!!!:tantrum: I HAVE TOLD JEN THAT IF WE FIND SOMETHING THAT FEELS GOOD ON THE SKIN AND EASY TO WEAR, WE MUST GO BACK AND BUY A DOZEN!!!!
THE ACCT HAS BECOME VERY UNRELIABLE OF LATE. TELLS ME SATURDAY THEN CANCELS AND TELLS ME MONDAY. THEN MONDAY TELLS ME TUESDAY. THEN CALLS BACK AND SAYS OK FOR MONDAY TILL 7:30. THEN CALLS AND SAYS OK IT'S ALMOST 6:30 AND I AM LEAVING NOW :faint: THEN SAYS SEE YOU AGAIN TOMORROW. I SAY NOK I'LL BE RIGHT BACK GOING TO GET MY MAIL. I GO BACK AND HE LEFT ALREADY!!! WAS HE AFRAID I WAS GOING TO READ THE RIOT ACT TO HIM OR IS HE JUST IN ANOTHER WORLD RIGHT NOW? WTF!!!
GOING TO TELL HIM THE LITTLE STORY ABOUT HOW MEL'S LIFE HAS TO HAVE SOME ROUTINE IN IT AND ESPECIALLY IN THE BATHROOM!!! WE HAD ANOTHE MAN AND ONCE I HINTED AT SOME SMALL BITS OF MY LIFE, HE NEVER DID IT AGAIN! :rofl: THIS GUY IS NICE AND VERY POLITE BUT A WEE BIT ARROGANT. I WILL RENEDY ALL THAT TOOT SWEET!!! :rollpin:
OFF I GO NOW TO BEGIN THE DAY!
HAPPY TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY!!! :moped:
I AM OFF TO BREAKFAST....BUT FEELING LIKE I COULD USE A NAP?!?!?

Spicy Baked Sweet Potato "Fries"

Serves: 4

A healthy alternative to an American favorite.

INGREDIENTS
2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and cut (lengthwise) into strips (1/3 inch on each side)
1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

DIRECTIONS
1. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
2. Preheat oven to 450 F.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix to evenly coat potato strips.
4. Place potato strips on lined cookie sheet (allow space between individual strips for even cooking).
5. Bake for 15 minutes (or until potatoes become crispy) turning strips every 5 to 7 minutes (or as needed).

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 117.6
Fat: 5.5 g
Carbohydrates: 16.4 g
Protein: 1.2 g